When does a manager pull a pitcher in favor a pinch hitter?
Well, the Pirates decided to make a game of it afterall.
With seemingly nothing but pride left for the Bucs to play for coming into the top of the 9th yesterday afternoon, the lineup caught fire at the expense of shiny new Cards closer Jason Motte, roughing up the rookie for four 9th inning runs.
There is no doubt that these are the t...

Will the Pirates celebrate the 100th Anniversary of their first World Series title with a deep run into October?
It's been 100 years since the Bucco's defeated the Detroit Tigers in seven games to bring home their first World Series title. In order for Pittsburgh to send the sports world aflutter with talk of a “Centennial Celebration” – as well as the obligatory ...